At a Glance

Seat

Representative for Maryland District 5

Born

June 14, 1939

Age 86

Phone

(202) 225-4131

Office

1705 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 5

Steny H. Hoyer

Steny Hamilton Hoyer is an American politician and retired attorney who has served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district since 1981. He also served as House Majority Leader from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023. Hoyer first attained office through a special election on May 19, 1981, and is in his 23rd House term. His district includes a large swath of rural and suburban territory southeast of Washington, D.C. Hoyer is the dean of the Maryland congressional delegation since 2017 when Senator Barbara Mikulski retired and the most senior Democrat in the House.

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Voting Record — 535

Yes42%

No54%

Present1%

Not Voting4%

Party align98%

Cross-party2%

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District Map

Congressional District 5

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

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Steny H. Hoyer

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaryland District 5

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Steny H.'s ATmosphere Activity

11 recent posts · 0 sponsored · 37 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher@repfletcher.bsky.socialJan 29(source)

The Trump administration is blocking critical funding for projects in #TX07 and across the country. Projects authorized in laws we passed to invest in America—in #TX07 and across the country. I joined @hoyer.house.gov in demanding transparency and answers.

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley@juliabrownley.house.govJan 29(source)

I joined 153 of my Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to the Trump Administration demanding clarity on the executive order that could freeze funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govJan 28(source)

President Trump's executive order asserted an immediate pause of infrastructure projects that are restoring communities & lowering costs for millions. I’m leading over 150 House Democrats in demanding the release of a full list of frozen initiatives. The full letter: hoyer.house.gov/media/press-...

Chair Hoyer Leads House Democrats on Letter Demanding Trump Administration Reveal List of Frozen Federal Funds

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Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govJan 28(source)

Direct File for the 2024-25 tax season opens today. I thank the Comptroller of MD & Gov. Wes Moore for ensuring over 700,000 Marylanders can file taxes directly with the IRS for free. I encourage all in #MD05 to visit www.marylandtaxes.gov/directfile to see if you're eligible for this program.

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Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govJan 27(source)

80 years after the Allies liberated the Nazi concentration camps, International Holocaust Remembrance Day reminds us of our growing responsibility to preserve & share the history of the Holocaust. Antisemitism threatens not only Jews but democracy itself. hoyer.house.gov/media/press-...

Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govJan 25(source)

President Trump's purge of the independent inspectors general is just the latest example of how the Trump Administration creates new opportunities for government corruption instead of new opportunities for Americans to get ahead. My full statement: hoyer.house.gov/media/press-...

Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Dismissal of Independent Inspectors General for Federal Agencies

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today regarding President Donald Trump’s midnight dismissal of the independent Inspectors General at several feder...

Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govJan 25(source)

This winter has brought historically low temperatures to #MD05. I urge everyone in our region to take extra precaution & follow these tips from WSSC Water to protect their water pipes and homes. Visit wsscwater.com/winterready for additional information, tips, & resources.

Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govJan 25(source)

My friend Ambassador Michael Herzog has been a strong and effective champion for our US-Israel relationship, especially during this tumultuous period. I join many others in thanking him for his years of service. His departure is a great loss for both our nations. hoyer.house.gov/media/press-...

Hoyer Statement on the Departure of Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today regarding Michael Herzog, who is concluding his tenure as the Israeli Ambassador to the United States:

Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govJan 23(source)

Great to meet with #TeamMaryland for our first Congressional Delegation meeting of the 119th Congress. We have a robust and effective delegation, and I look forward to working closely with our new Members to the benefit of the people we represent in Maryland and throughout the country.

Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govJan 23(source)

I was honored to be sworn in as Congressman from Maryland's Fifth District in the 119th Congress. I thank #MD05 for entrusting me with this responsibility once again, and I will continue working to ensure all Americans have the tools to get ahead. hoyer.house.gov/media/press-...

Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govJan 22(source)

Hi! I’m Steny Hoyer, Congressman from Maryland's 5th District, the former Majority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and a proud Terp. Follow me to see what Democrats are doing to help Americans get ahead, and I will help hold leaders who fail to put People Over Politics accountable.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore sits on a couch while chatting with Congressman Hoyer.

Congressman Hoyer talks with a Marylander while visiting a public library.

Congressman Hoyer sits on a fencepost in front of rows of corn.

Black and white photo of Congressman Hoyer as a student at the University of Maryland playing basketball.

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Sponsored Bills(0)

None on record

Cosponsored Bills(37)

H. Res. 1253 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commende…
Joined: 2026-05-04
H. Res. 1213 (119th)
Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the …
Joined: 2026-04-23
H.R. 7806 (119th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to codify the Direct File program.
Joined: 2026-03-04
H.R. 7481 (119th)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Joined: 2026-02-11
H.R. 7480 (119th)
To increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employe…
Joined: 2026-02-10

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Voting History

535 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	S. 2503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 6329 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2026-02-12	H.R. 2189 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.J. Res. 72 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-10	H.R. 1531 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-09	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-03	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H.R. 3123 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-02	H.R. 980 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Con. Res. 68 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7147 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 5764 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-20	H.R. 5763 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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